- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAugusto Valdez Pangan
- Nicknames
- Papang
- ToChiqui
- King of Slapstick
- Chiquito was born on March 12, 1928 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Servillano Zapata (1970), James Bondat (1970) and Ponso Villa and the Sexy Mexicanas (1969). He was married to Ely "Vilma" Isidro. He died on July 2, 1997 in Makati, Philippines.
- SpouseEly "Vilma" Isidro(1953 - ?) (7 children)
- Children
- ParentsRemedios ValdezManuel Pangan
- RelativesDolly Pangan Specht(Sibling)Marco Augusto Pangan(Grandchild)Augusto Pangan(Grandchild)Ethan August Pangan(Grandchild)Augusto Richo Pangan(Grandchild)Augusto Pardo Pangan(Grandchild)Soledad "Soly" Pangan(Sibling)Manolito "Lito" Pangan(Sibling)Carmencita "Chita" Pangan(Sibling)Sylvia Pangan(Half Sibling)Teresa "Tes" Pangan(Half Sibling)Josefina "Finina" Pangan(Half Sibling)Ernesto "Ernie" Pangan(Half Sibling)Roberto "Bobet" Pangan(Half Sibling)Agustin "Boy" Pangan(Half Sibling)Rene V. Pangan(Sibling)
- His death has been described by Philippine entertainment media as "the day the laughter died."
- Distinguished himself as the only actor who championed the Chinese people in his films by celebrating their industry and practical sense through his Mr. Wong character.
- An accomplished politician, he was an undefeated councilor of Makati City until the time of his death in July 2, 1997. He served as the city's Vice Mayor for sometime.
- A sportsman, he was a good boxer, a motor racer, a professional jai-alai player, a champion bowler and an excellent jockey. He was also one of 'Efren Bata Reyes'' mentors, having notched a world championship title in billiard.
- The origin of his long love affair with his Mr. Wong character started with his Clover Theater days where he appeared with a face full of white powder. Noting that Chinese were often portrayed as 'taho' (a white Chinese food from soybeans) vendor, he uplifted their image with his Mr. Wong character.
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